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BNC: 20036 COCA: 16710

ointment

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
ointment /ˈoɪntmənt/ noun
plural ointments
ointment
/ˈoɪntmənt/
noun
plural ointments
Learner's definition of OINTMENT
[count, noncount]
: a smooth substance that is rubbed on the skin to help heal a wound or to reduce pain or discomfort药膏;油膏;软膏

fly in the ointment

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BNC: 20036 COCA: 16710

ointment

noun

oint·​ment ˈȯint-mənt How to pronounce ointment (audio)
: a salve or unguent for application to the skin

Example Sentences

You should put some ointment on that cut.
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, alteration of oynement, from Anglo-French uignement, oignement, ultimately from Latin unguentum, from unguere to anoint; akin to Old High German ancho butter, Sanskrit anakti he salves

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ointment was in the 14th century
BNC: 20036 COCA: 16710
ointment

noun

... OF OINTMENT | VERB + OINTMENT ... OF OINTMENTtube一管軟膏VERB + OINTMENTapply, put on, rub on(在⋯上)塗軟膏He put some ointment on the cut.他在傷口上塗了些藥膏。use用軟膏

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